The ACC Attorney's Office provides legal services to the Mayor and Commission, the Manager, and all other departments and divisions of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. The Attorney's Office researches and drafts local legislation concerning Athens-Clarke County and all ordinances to be adopted by the Mayor and Commission.

The ACC Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office manages all voter registrations and conducts all elections held in Athens-Clarke County. The office educates the public on all election dates and laws and is responsible for the certification of election results. The Board of Elections handles the qualification process for candidates and maintains an accurate list of voters for elections, for candidates, and for jury lists

The ACC Building Permits and Inspection Department protects public safety, health, and general welfare with respect to the built environment. The department issues permits for building, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, gas, graphics, demolition, temporary structures, manufactured homes, swimming pools, and building relocations.

The ACC Central Services Department is responsible for managing ACC buildings, facilities, grounds, landscaping, parking, records, and department support services. The Department also manages the Animal Control Division and provides services to the public through the processing/permitting of special events, sidewalk cafes, sidewalk vending, and publication racks

Cooperative Extension's mission is to respond to people's needs and interests in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, landscaping, the environment, families, and 4-H/youth with unbiased, research-based education and information. It is the official educational arm of the University of Georgia and the US Department of Agriculture, but also a part of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.

The primary mission of the Corner's office, as mandated by Georgia law, is to hold investigations and inquests regarding persons having died by unlawful, violent, suicidal, or mysterious means, and, when necessary, order post-mortem examination.

The mission of the ACC Corrections Department is to provide a humane and safe environment for inmates, staff, and the community at large through the use of modern correctional management techniques and supervision. The department manages the Correctional Facility and the Diversion Center.

The purpose is of the Economic Development Department is to be the primary point of contact for industries, large commercial developments, site location consultants, and state economic development organizations interested in developing, expanding, or locating new or expanded businesses in Athens-Clarke County.

The local Emergency Management Administrator develops and updates standard operating procedures for responding to and recovering from natural and man-made disasters, assists the general public in responding to and recovering from emergency situations, and coordinates evacuation plans, among other duties.

The ACC Fire and Emergency Services Department is a progressive and responsive department dedicated to the preservation of life and property through prevention, education, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery programs.

The Geographic Information Services Office, established in 2017, works across all departments to provide access to geospatial data and publications. We serve the public by providing accurate, timely information and increasing operating efficiency through effective GIS solutions. We strive to produce high-quality data and develop high value products that improve GIS capabilities for all our customers.

The ACC Housing & Community Development Department strives to improve and develop viable neighborhoods by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunity for low-to-moderate-income individuals. Formerly Human and Economic Development Department (HED).